Science at Home

*These are not a graded assignments. It is completely optional, but fun for everyone!*

The following Mystery Science mini-lesson videos require no additional materials. We encourage you to watch and learn!

How is a rainbow made?

How do earthquakes happen?

Can you make lava?

Could a mountain turn into a volcano?

How do broken bones heal?

How do germs get inside your body?

How does hand sanitizer kill germs?

*These are not a graded assignments. It is completely optional, but fun for everyone!*

The following Mystery Science activities are from units we don't plan on covering, but are at the 4th grade level. Some require additional household materials and printouts from the link to record observations. Some may have been provided at school.

The Birth of Rocks

Mystery 1 - Could a volcano pop up where you live?

Mystery 2 - Why do some volcanoes explode?

Mystery 3 - Will a mountain last forever?

Mystery 4 - How could you survive a landslide?

Waves of Sound

Mystery 1 - How far can a whisper travel?

Mystery 2 - What would happen if you screamed in outer space?

Mystery 3 - Why are some sounds high and some sounds low?

If there are any issues with the links, please contact HorschM@Mokena159.org.